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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 264.90 and 138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 264.90 and 138.19 is: 206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 264.90 = 138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/264.90 = 138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 264.90 × 138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 36,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,606.53/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.91

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